Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Swamps
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Jumpseed
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In German
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In French
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
jumpseed
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like and Jumpseed has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.